In today’s digital age, educators can create their own professional development program that fits their needs and is accessible anytime and anywhere. Many teachers do this by building an online personal learning network (PLN). No matter where you are in the world, there’s always someone online available to answer your questions and share their expertise. Having a PLN is about sharing ideas and resources, collaboration, and learning. In this session we will learn how to do so using Twitter, Google+ and Blogger.

Presented by: Shadi Yazdan

Resources:

• Shadi Yazan on twitter: @ShadiYazdan
• PLN Video: bit.ly/PLN-Video
• Edmodo
• Pinterest
• Facebook
• Class Dojo
• Google Plus
• Twitter
• Twitter in 60 Seconds: bit.ly/Twitter-in-60
• Hootsuite for Twitter
• Buffer for Twitter
• Suggested Hashtags to Follow:
  •  #edchat
  • #edtech
  • #yrdsbtalk
  • #mlearning (modern learning)
  • #ontsshg (Ontario Social Sciences/Hist/Geo)
  • #fsl (French as a second language)
  • #yrdsbcode
  • #Cdned- Canadian Educators
• Google Plus
• Pinterest PLN
• Blogging PLN: bit.ly/BlogPLN
• Shady Yazan Blog
• Blogs to Follow:
  • www.freetech4teachers.com
  • www.edutopia.org
• Building Your PLN: bit.ly/PLNCreation
• How do I get a PLN: bit.ly/GetPLN